Tulloch Avenue in Dingwall to close to through traffic due to road resurfacing for 12 days
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Major work to one of the main link roads through Dingwall will see Tulloch Avenue be totally closed to through traffic including buses for almost two weeks as the road surface will be torn up and replaced.
The road work was delayed for several months after Scottish Water closed another major artery in the west end of the town but now work will start to remove the the surface of the whole length of the road and parts of the junctions to a depth of 260mm.
Previously Mill Street was closed for three months prompting significant tailbacks – though that was for essential work on the sewer between its junctions with Millcraig Road and Wyvis Terrace.
In a letter, the council advised residents to expect some delays “as they negotiate the roadworks” but the work makes “the road impassable for through traffic” and “there will be no bus services” but pedestrian access will continue unabated.
Tulloch Avenue connects Craig Road – the main route east – with Old Evanton Road and is the main vehicle access point and drop off for both Dingwall Academy, the library and the sport centre.
There will also be significant disruption in the area for vehicles trying to access the saw mill, pupils and parents of Dingwall Primary as well as those going to Tulloch Castle.
The letter also warned residents that work would start at 08.00 on July 10 and continue until July 22 with expected hours of operation anticipated as 07.30 to 18.00 and during that time the road would be “impassable” to through traffic.
The council stated: “The council are preparing to carry out road reconstruction works at Tulloch Avenue. The work will involve removing the existing road surface for a depth of 260mm, which will make the road impassable for through traffic.
“The road will be closed for public use and there will be no bus services along the road between Craig Road and Old Evanton Road. Access for resident's vehicles will be maintained though they will be subject to minor delay as they negotiate the roadworks.
“The work will be undertaken by our contractor and will commence at approximately 8am on Monday, 10th July. It is expected the work will take two weeks and finish on Saturday 22nd July.
“Please allow for possible short delays if planning journeys into or out of Tulloch Avenue during the above period. Pedestrian access will be maintained and will not be subject to delay.”
It added: “If you are uncertain about anything on site, please feel free to speak with the contractor's staff.”
